Used in a Sentence

engrossing

How to use engrossing in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for engrossing.

Editorial note

If the work is engrossing, it's hard to pull me away from it because it feels more like I'm exploring than working.

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Quick take

capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for engrossing.

Example sentences

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If the work is engrossing, it's hard to pull me away from it because it feels more like I'm exploring than working.

2

I never would've guessed that the software industry would produce such engrossing real-time dramas.

3

DFW predicted the rise of an entertainment so engrossing that people lost interest in doing anything else[1].

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Incredibly well-written first paragraph, it's been a while since I've read such an engrossing opening to an article.

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I think they're both fascinating games of strategy, certainly more engrossing than any RTS I've ever played.

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It is an engrossing, beautiful, rich game with plenty of gameplay available.

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In the midst of this engrossing conversation 400 other acquaintances silently enter the room.

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I'll play with it for another 10 minutes, but so far, the game pattern looks pretty straight forward and not particularly entertaining or engrossing.

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I think if it were fair criticism then it would focus more on how engrossing and mesmerizing the author says it is and of course then mention some of its lacking features.

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Business owners aren't forced to be in the business of attracting intelligent, engaged readers to great, engrossing content.

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This is the sort of person that I want to be engaged with:* highly opinionated* driven by personal interest* not afraid to go down the worm hole and come up with little public recognition and enormous personal gainThis is the sort of project that makes me grin:* highly engrossing project page* mysterious motivations* unknown implications* legally ambiguousI love this shit.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use engrossing in a sentence?

If the work is engrossing, it's hard to pull me away from it because it feels more like I'm exploring than working.

What does engrossing mean?

capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"

What part of speech is engrossing?

engrossing is commonly used as adjective.